All the photos were taken between 1996 and 2010 so the subjects will be much changed by now!
1. Little Gems nursery
Here's a picture of the then newly launched Little Gems nursery in Springfield which was offering two new slots for children. Pictured, left to right: Declan Potter, Lucy Wilton, Mark Powerll and Daniel Gilmore in a play tent Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW
2. Rainbow Ward Easter eggs
Emma Wood, left, and Jane Mather, from Marks and Spencer, Stadishgate, hand out Easter eggs to children on Wigan Infirmary's Rainbow Ward. Rebecca Clark, 10, Emma McHugh, 10, and Nathan Bevan, eight, along with brother Ronan and mum Tina are pictured with play specialist Tracey Parfitt Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
3. Christopher Home
A newly built children's play area at Wigan Infirmary's Christopher Home Photo: FRANK ORRELL
4. Golborne High summer play scheme
Jessica Miller, five, left, and Georgia Jackson, seven on cue at a summer play scheme held at Golborne High School with Wigan and Leigh College work experience student Stephanie Partington Photo: NICK FAIRHURST